For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 373 students in Penn Valley, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Penn Valley, CA are Ready Springs Elementary School and Vantage Point Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Penn Valley, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Penn Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Penn Valley, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ready Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1118
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1118
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Vantage Point Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Penn Valley, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Penn Valley Community Day (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10862 Spenceville Road
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1141
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1141
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
14685 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7333
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7333
Gr: 4-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
14806 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Penn Valley, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Penn Valley, CA include Ready Springs Elementary School and Vantage Point Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in Penn Valley?
2 public middle schools are located in Penn Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Valley?
Penn Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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